portlandmercury.com/sports/portland-timbers-legend-diego-chara-will-retire-next-spring Portland Timbers Legend Diego Chará Will Retire Next Spring
Portland Timbers captain Diego Chará announced he will retire after the shortened 2027 spring MLS season, finishing at 41. He joined as the club's first Designated Player in 2011 and played nearly 600 games across all competitions.
— via Portland Mercury, Abe Asher
